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District of Columbia utility lineman prevailing wage, district by district
A utility lineman's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in District of Columbia is $62.06 an hour in every district that has one (1), for the main classification.
Electrical Utility Lineman rate in each District of Columbia district, A to Z
| District | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
District of ColumbiaLINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICERS | $44.56 | $17.50 | $62.06 | May 5, 2024 | DC20260001 Mod 6 |
Main utility lineman classification in each district (Line construction: cable splicers), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a utility lineman make on prevailing wage in District of Columbia?
$62.06 an hour in every district that has a rate, for the main classification.
Which localities share a rate
| District | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICERS | $44.56 | $62.06 |
No two counties have identical DOL rates for this trade.
Questions about District of Columbia utility lineman pay
What is the utility lineman prevailing wage in District of Columbia?
$62.06 an hour: a $44.56 base wage plus $17.50 in fringe benefits, under wage determination DC20260001, modification 6. Overtime and every utility lineman classification in District of Columbia.
Does utility lineman prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In District of Columbia the $62.06 total is a $44.56 base wage plus $17.50 in fringe benefits, about 28% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does utility lineman prevailing wage pay overtime in District of Columbia?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice utility linemans get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).